Walmart finds new CFO at PayPal
April 13, 2022
Walmart has hired John Rainey, chief financial officer at PayPal, as its new CFO, effective June 6. Mr. Rainey will replace Walmart’s long-time CFO Brett Biggs. Jefferies analyst Stephanie Wissink said Mr. Rainey’s hiring will prove valuable for Walmart “as a provider of financial services for its customers.”
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